Bakeri Colorado Spruce

Bakeri Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Bakeri')

Bakeri Colorado Spruce (Picea pungens 'Bakeri') is a semi-dwarf evergreen conifer known for its consistent powdery blue needles and compact, pyramidal form. With a refined growth habit and strong coloration, this cultivar is often favored for tight spaces where a full-size blue spruce would be too large. It brings dependable structure and rich color to landscapes year-round.

Distinctive Features

'Bakeri' features silvery-blue to blue-gray needles with a dense branching pattern and a slower, more controlled growth rate than the species. Its uniform shape and modest height make it suitable for residential gardens, commercial plantings, and mixed borders. Unlike seed-grown blue spruces, 'Bakeri' offers reliable color and form from a young age.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained loam, sandy, or rocky soils
• Soil pH: Tolerates a range but prefers slightly acidic
• Water Needs: Moderate; appreciates regular watering during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7

Ideal Uses

• Accent or specimen tree in small landscapes
• Focal point in foundation beds or rock gardens
• Massed in borders for seasonal texture
• Cold-hardy choice for urban or high-elevation plantings
• Low hedge or screen where space is limited

Low Maintenance Care

• Requires minimal pruning to maintain its natural shape
• Water consistently in the first few years to establish roots
• Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize lightly in early spring if needed
• Resistant to deer and tolerant of wind and cold once established

Why Choose Bakeri Colorado Spruce

• Striking blue coloration holds through all seasons
• Smaller stature fits where other blue spruces may outgrow their space
• Excellent form without the need for shaping
• Performs well in challenging climates
• Serves as a reliable focal point with long-term landscape value

Bakeri Colorado Spruce brings the signature blue hue of its species into a compact and manageable form, offering an excellent solution for landscapes seeking a colorful evergreen focal point without the height of standard blue spruce varieties.